Swanton Road Erith, Bexley
90 addresses across 5 postcodes (DA8), about 460 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 20100764.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 26, E: 10).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnehurst, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 48 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 90 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Davies & Partner, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (29); House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (28); 1950-1966 (6); 1900-1929 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (32); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bexley in 2026-27: Band D £2,366 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,103 | £2,366 | £2,892 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (49% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 39 Belmont Road, Erith: up to 7 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages adjacent to 9 Wadeville Close: up to 6 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 17a Parkwood House, Brook Street, Erith, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 45-47 Nuxley Road, Belvedere: up to 5 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 1LU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA8 1LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA8 1NA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA8 1LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA8 1LY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 90 addresses are between 48 m and 54 m above sea level (51 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 1LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA8 1NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnehurst 956,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bexleyheath 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Erith 740,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swaylands Road Lessness Heath | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Albion Road Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 64 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 42.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Davies & Partner | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Belvedere Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Belvedere, Belvedere | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,520 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground 9.3 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapmans Land Allotments 1.4 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Anchor Bay | Bay | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Erith Marshes | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 86 | 90 | 90 |
4 of the street's 90 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bexley: see them on the Bexley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bursted Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lessness Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Academy Bexley | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bedonwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Kids Club At Belmont School DA8 1LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Aspens-Services At Belmont Academy DA8 1LE | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Co-op DA17 6LY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Costcut Express DA17 6LY | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| The Frying Pan DA17 6LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sunshine Cafe DA17 6LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Hendricks Newsagent & Convenience Store DA17 6LY | Retailers - other | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Welcome Inn DA17 6LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Root Of Spice DA17 6LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 7 Mar 2026 |
| Jacqueline's Gems At Northumberland Heath Primary School DA8 1JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| The Pantry (UK) At Northumberland Heath Primary School DA8 1JE | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| The Duchess Of Kent DA8 1JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| The Strip Club DA8 1JE | Mobile caterer | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Spring Northumberland Heath DA8 1JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| BNN Mini Market DA8 1JA | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lawrence Road (16); On or near Swanton Road (6); On or near Luddesdon Road (5); On or near Plaxtol Road (5); On or near Ightham Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DA8 1LU: 24 addresses
- DA8 1LX: 24 addresses
- DA8 1NA: 19 addresses
- DA8 1LZ: 15 addresses
- DA8 1LY: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Plaxtol Road · Belmont Road · Nurstead Road · Lawrence Road · Eastry Road · Swanton Road · Steele Walk · Austen Road · Sussex Road · Luddesdon Road · Belmont Road · Belmont Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.